News Archive

January 2022

Defense sector allocates $600k grant to combine human brain cells with artificial intelligence

27 July 2023
This groundbreaking research comes at a time when leaders in the field of artificial intelligence are urging the government to acknowledge the potential risks associated with AI.
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Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs in Australia, Global Cull Underway

27 July 2023
The positions affected are primarily in customer service, sales, engineering project management, and marketing
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White House says - penAI, Google, others pledge to watermark AI content for safety

27 July 2023
U.S. President Biden says these pledges are a “promising step but we have a lot more work to do together.”
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Australia Post experiments with GPT

27 July 2023
Australia Post is six weeks into a proof-of-concept of a GPT-enabled virtual assistant.
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The rise of the killer AI

27 July 2023
Helsing AI, a defence and artificial intelligence company, is developing an operating system specifically designed for warfare.
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Apple opposes UK surveillance-bill proposals

27 July 2023
Apple has announced that it will remove FaceTime and iMessage services from the UK instead of compromising on security if new proposed laws are implemented.
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US Watchdog Investigates OpenAI for Possible Consumer Protection Violations

20 July 2023
The agency has demanded records about OpenAI's handling of AI model risks, including false and disparaging statements made by the chatbot.
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NSW gov creates 'legislation twin'

20 July 2023
The legislation twin utilizes natural language processing to analyse data from NSW legislation, statutory instruments, environment planning instruments, and NSW government gazettes.
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Telstra to sell Starlink-based services

13 July 2023
Telstra becomes the first provider worldwide to offer broadband and voice services to rural and remote customers through Starlink.
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France Grants Police Remote Access to Suspects' Devices in Controversial Bill

13 July 2023
Concerns raised over the potential infringement of fundamental liberties, including the rights to security, privacy, private correspondence, and freedom of movement.
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Direct regulation proposed by ACMA if industry fails to address issues

13 July 2023
ACMA is concerned that the current code is not meeting customer expectations.
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Google embroiled in PwC Australia tax leak scandal

13 July 2023
PwC Australia gave Google confidential information about the start date of a leaked tax law, according to two sources.
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Special licenses will soon be required to export gallium and germanium from China

06 July 2023
These silvery metals are vital in the production of semiconductors, communication devices, and military equipment. They are also crucial materials for products like solar panels.
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Gov, regulators and bank taking action to monitor debanking

06 July 2023
Debanking, the controversial practice of cutting off risky fintechs from banking services.
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Japan takes a different approach to AI regulation

06 July 2023
Japan's AI strategy council considers EU rules overly strict.
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Google to Block Canadian News in Response to New Law

06 July 2023
Canadian government argues law provides fair compensation while media outlets face threat to businesses.
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Australia's privacy watchdog to negotiate with Meta over the Cambridge Analytica scandal

06 July 2023
OAIC aims to reach a resolution with Facebook's owner, Meta, to bring an end to the long-standing legal disputes surrounding the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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